Het luchtruim kiezen in een hete luchtballon en zo Afrika zien. De populariteit van een ballonvaart over het continent neemt snel toe. Het is dan ook uniek, zo’n safari op hoogte.
De ballonvaart, unieke safari in Afrika
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11 primates from Africa endangered
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The world’s 25 most endangered primates have been revealed in a new report released at the UN’s Convention on Biological Diversity. Mankind’s closest living relatives – the world’s apes, monkeys, lemurs and other primates – are on the brink of extinction and in need of urgent conservation measures.
Olifanten Mount Kenia moeten ‘binnen’ blijven
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Mount Kenya National Park neemt zijn toevlucht tot extreme maatregelen. Om het hele park heen komt een elektrische afrastering. 400 km schrikdraad, vooral om de olifanten die in Mount Kenya NP leven ‘binnen’ te houden.
Toerisme zonder grenzen in Afrika
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Toerisme ambtenaren van de Gemeenschappelijke Markt voor Oostelijk en Zuidelijk Afrika (Comesa) werken aan een toerismemarkt zonder grenzen. Het plan is onderdeel van inspanningen om een duurzame toeristische industrie in alle 19 lidstaten tot stand te brengen.
CSI for wildlife in Kenya one step closer
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Kenya wants to start a forensics and molecular biology laboratory, to enhance studies in population genetics and reduce poaching activities by providing credible prosecutorial evidence in court. The plans for the ‘wildlife CSI’ have now received a major boost, following the promise of a renowed American Institute to provide for the money for equipment.
13-year old invents tool for lion conservation
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WildlifeDirect, with funding from the National Geographic Big Cats Initiative, is looking for ways to reduce the mortality of lions due to human wildlife conflict. The organisation found something surprising: a 13-year old Kenyan boy has made an invention that keeps not only lifestock but also lions safe.
Chances by cooperation for tourism East Africa
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Endowed with enduring natural diversity, great climate, rich cultures and receptive people, East Africa is one of Africa’s leading tourism destinations. However, players in the tourism sector argue that the region would perhaps be performing much better if instituted strategies are respected, for instance, marketing the region’s tourism sector as a single tourism destination.
Sanctuaries Rescue Endangered Chimpanzee
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More than a dozen sanctuaries across Africa shelter chimpanzees rescued from poaching, war, and other traumatic situations. Major efforts are being made to protect the endangered species.
Interpol: Big crackdown on ivory traders
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Interpol is carrying out the largest anti-elephant ivory poaching operation ever mounted following mass killings in Africa. Wildlife agents in 14 different African countries have been raiding outlets and hunting down traders to crack down on the multi-million pound industry.
Kenya tourism, an unpolished diamond
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Kenya’s beauty is not matched by its position in the world of tourism. This should really be one of the top tourist destinations in the World. Instead, Kenya is losing ground to many of its peers.
